Mount Vernon
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Mount Vernon, Illinois, is a small Midwestern city known for its historic charm, friendly community, and convenient location at the crossroads of several highways. Visitors enjoy the city's relaxed pace, local events, and access to beautiful Southern Illinois landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
2,453
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.32°, -88.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,758
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
12.9°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-22.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1123 mm
Internet Speed
201 Mbps
Upload
173 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
MVN
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.